Bathrooms and Laundry

PHL

17 January 2011

HELP - Shower Floor Tile Sizes

How about if it…

Pippi

17 January 2011

Bathroom vanity - laminate or polyurethane?

Hi, not sure if this helps when you're talking bathrooms rather than kitchens, but there's a really good explanation of the pros and cons of different cabinet materials in…

tim mitchell

17 January 2011

to anyone who has installed flick mixers!

you are right. most even have a H on the left side and a C on the right....

Sheepdog

18 January 2011

Ensuite Taps - Mixer, or Twin Tap? (help!)

BungalowPete

19 January 2011

Bathroom 3-in-1 Light-Fan-Heater & Steam Sensor Integration

We have an old 1930's bungalow in which we replaced a metallically-housed four-heat-lamp 3-in-1 (IXL I think?) that had worn its fan out with a new plastic-body HPM…

Rudy

20 January 2011

Use of imported taps - certificates, regulations, codes?

My experience so far has been to use a thermostatic tap over…

xquisite

21 January 2011

To Spa or not to Spa

Another vote for no spa in the bathroom - especially a corner one. I don't know why I don't like them. Maybe they remind me of motel rooms I've stayed in. That said, I do…

donnam

22 January 2011

Bathroom colours

Would it be a paiN to get photo of your main bathroom vanity. Love what u have done in the pics! Thanks Donna

chi chi

22 January 2011

Alternatives to Tiles

our local bathroom store had this. it look fantastic. I think it's what you're after: http://www.laminex.com.au/resources/pdf ... 2JjPH0.pdf

blueblueblue

23 January 2011

Bulkheads/coffered ceiling in bathrooms - what do you think?

Yeah, it's a public rest room. It was the only one that had a bulkhead and was on page one of search results

rosewood

24 January 2011

Small toilet / powder room - Wall to ceiling or not?

Hello We know bathroom space can sometimes be a problem. We have a fantastic range of slimline and short projection toilets…

waterwheel

26 January 2011

Bathroom for disabled bodies - Perth

Thanks Stewy - the room to flush hadn't occured to me! Sorry about the wait for a reply. Our computer got the virus from hell and we had to reinstall Windows and…

kiwi

27 January 2011

No bathroom feature tiles

thank you stormy, that is excellent. I like the 'white' contrast, so hope you dont mind...but will copy! (but it will be a resene paint, as that is what our painter uses…

MrsGreen

27 January 2011

THOUGHTS ON FREESTANDING BATHS PLEASE

My layout designer wanted to put a freestanding in our ensuite- but I requested a hob around it so i've got somewhere to put my champagne (or hubbys beer) glass. I'm sure…

fairy blue

29 January 2011

shower enclosure from europe

I like the fish one - wouldn't do it at my house but I like the fish one.

catjim

29 January 2011

Stone benchtops and 2 pack cabinetry in laundry - overkill??

We have caesarstone & vinyl wrap in all our wet areas including the laundry. Our laundry is basically a continuation of our galley style kitchen with a cavity sliding…

sarvowinner

29 January 2011

600x600 Bathroom floor tiles??

Hi I'm resurrecting this thread as I'm considering using 600x600 floor tiles in a 3000x3000 bathroom we are going to renovate. It will have an 1800 bathtub and toilet on…

C&C

30 January 2011

Painting

My usual disclaimer...I'm not an expert! If by 'skirting tiles' you mean a row or two that goes around the base of the wall, then the painters of this house painted…

Eskay40

30 January 2011

Shower Grates

Also worth checking these out on Graysonline http://www.graysonline.com/search.aspx?q=shower I've bought quite a bit from this auction site…

bozzabonnici

31 January 2011

Recommendation for a tiler in Ryde/Parramatta area

Has anyone had a good experience with any tilers in the Ryde/Parramatta area of Sydney i.e someone that knows what they are doing and is not dodgy. I've heard some horror…

rajan_g4

31 January 2011

Advice on the best 3 in 1 Bathroom heaters...

Thanks Khjat for the thread and thanks Simon for the information. Really helpful..

kek

31 January 2011

Please show me your new bathroom, I'm after some inspiration

Try…

Rudy

1 February 2011

How to add hot water & recirculating to an acrylic bath tub?

In our new bathroom we want to use a deeper bath tub like a mini spa where we could keep hot water at a constant temperature for an hour or so. But we have no idea how…

grinder

2 February 2011

Rectifying Slippery Bath Tiles

Hi there Have done a search and can't find an answer to this question. Is there something you can apply to bathroom floor tiles to make…

suh

2 February 2011

Semi-frameless shower screen leaking - a lot!

I have frameless and had a lot of leaking. Got the shower guy back twice. He put a clear rubber attachment across the bottom of the door which faces inward so the water…

sco77k

5 February 2011

Small Bathroom Renovation Ideas

garden lover

5 February 2011

WDYT? Spend Big on floor tiles and less on wall tiles?

I think go in between on both floor and wall. Nothing is worse than cheap tiles. They crack easily, they simply dont have the look of a better tile. Cheap looks cheap. …

nicenurse

7 February 2011

TV in the bathroom/ensuite

Thanks for your helpful advice.

onc_artisan

7 February 2011

Replacing toilet, ok to tile later?

If the tiles are 'Heavy glazed' then an abrasive should be used to add 'mechanical key'. ...that is about it.

Chubz

8 February 2011

Contoured/Ergonomic Toilet Seat

Hi All, Strange question but does anyone know where (or if) you can get an contoured/ergonomic toilet seat? I have seen them in hospitals/doctors/physios etc in the past…

Possumchops

9 February 2011

Ensuite Drain Blocking

Go and see a plumbing store about a gratemate or grateseal (or drainseal, something like that). Its an item that you insert into the waste pipe that stops the smells and…

16paws

9 February 2011

Replacing the toilet...Do I need this vent?

Yes take the vent advice, it will cause problems if you don't like water not filling properly in the toilet etc. Not a plumber by any means but have seen the problem…

KAN

9 February 2011

Tiling over old tiles

Thanks for all your responses, And Adam, some great advice

Databoom

10 February 2011

Tiling Cost

Hi All We are thinking about renovating our bathrooms if their is anything left in the budget after do our extensions. Keeping everything…

xquisite

11 February 2011

Trends in Bathroom colours/ materials

You can't go too far wrong with white and if you're worried about dating, be careful of border tiles. Tiles of the same size but a different colour may work as a feature.…

grinder

11 February 2011

TILE COLOUR SCHEME - PLEASE HELP!

Just make sure the wall is well waterproofed and Happy grout cleaning

Chubz

11 February 2011

To Ensuite Door Or Not To Ensuite Door???

Hi All, The shower opens at the top end (not either side) so it's not really moveable. I like the layout, just want to be able to close it off with doors if possible,…

pace

13 February 2011

Continuing Floor tiles up to the top of the bath?

Thanks so much everyone, my mind is now made up. I think the dark floor tiles continuing up on to the bath look brilliant!

mac64

13 February 2011

Mirror in Shower Niche

a product like mirastar(search) would be my choice, handles wet enviroments

Xplosion

14 February 2011

Vanities in Perth

Hi Ruffles, We do bathroom renovations and only usually do custom made vanities, drop me a pm if you need a hand

chrisandkate

15 February 2011

Toilets with vent pipe

Is that one specifically required NO Do you need A vent (stink pipe) YES

Micklou

16 February 2011

Tile Choices - Help please!

Thanks everyone - didn't think that it was just laziness........ this is our first time so to say that we are green is an understatement.

Pinchy

16 February 2011

Ensuite completely open to bedroom?

Just wanted to say thanks for all the replies, the feedback has been very useful I will try to remember to come back and update you with our final plans.

tim mitchell

16 February 2011

Leaky shower bases

cant say i have had any problems with shower bases. We only put in Evo ones because they are stronger and look nicer they most others.. Like someone said above if…

kalli828

19 February 2011

grout question?

Hi, There is a grout and tile cleaner that brings any colour grout back to new simply broom on mop off no nasties its called Pink Stuff. www.pinkstuff.com.au

PHL

20 February 2011

Extractor fan directly above shower

Has anyone tried a ducted exhaust system with multiple inlets venting to a single outside outlet, using an in-line fan in the ceiling space (so it's quiet)? I'd like to…

Mr_T

21 February 2011

Are they trying to excessively charge me?

Thank you EVERYONE for your help! grinder - I shall be in touch. tjilpi - I will definitely give Latand Bathrooms a call and ask for a quote.

KAN

21 February 2011

Are niches a pain in the butt to clean?

Thanks for the tip 12thofnever

tstan

21 February 2011

Tile spraying/Laying cost

Hi it was just the shower, and only the wall tiles. Shower is standard shower size and tiles went to top of shower (ie not full length of wall) - I think 2mtrs? The…